ChicChicBird Noodle Shop + Coffee by Qing Studio of Huazhong University of Science and Technology features a nest-like facade in Wuhan, China. Designed in 2023, this restaurant embraces its commercial roots with a large sign symbolizing the brand’s two birds and their nest.

Alva Roy has completed the douBLe House in Toronto, Canada. The home is clad in reflective black bricks, white panels, Shou Sugi Ban wood, and Corten steel. The materials accentuate the home’s distinct volumes, which include nine levels, providing varied spatial experiences.

Bajersokol designed the Black Amber flat, located in Warsaw, Poland. The 160-square-metre apartment for a couple and their son features distinct day and night house sections. Bajersokol employed materials like marble and textured wallpaper to create cohesion and a warm, dark aesthetic. This balanced composition, along with hidden storage solutions, seamlessly integrates functionality and style in the interior design.

Designer Malfinio renovated Prague’s E07 Apartment in 2022, infusing contemporary design with historic touches. The apartment’s layout was reconfigured to create a spacious central hub, adding distinct character and vibrancy. The design incorporates unique materials and bold colors, reflecting the client’s lifestyle.

Apartment S is a renovated property in the heart of Rome, Italy, designed by PaoliPinto Architetti in 2022. The refurbishment prioritises a fluid layout with a spacious living area and quiet bedroom arrangements overlooking an internal courtyard.

Farmer Payne Architects designed Cache House in Wyoming, United States, focusing on maximizing a small-town lot. Completed in 2021, this residence features a large two-story great room that enhances natural light and passive solar heat.

Argentinian studio Remyarchitects has designed RF House in Nordelta, Buenos Aires, featuring a central courtyard to enhance its connection with a nearby river. Completed in 2024, the design includes a concrete façade, an open-plan living area, and an infinity pool. The structure also incorporates sunshades and galleries to manage light and ensure energy efficiency while providing a comfortable atmosphere. Additionally, the top level offers recreational spaces, including a micro-cinema and a playroom.

The Seattle-based interior designers at Studio AM took inspiration from the owners’ Oregon farm and ties to the music industry to fit out this apartment in the city’s Rainier Square Tower. Designed in 2023, the 4,150-square-foot Rainier Tower Residence combines three units, which are maximized for sweeping views of Seattle’s skyline and surrounding landscape. Distinctive elements like an acrylic piano and a 660-gallon saltwater aquarium help to unify the expansive spaces and create a luxurious urban retreat.